We are so excited to share that our Holiday Helpers program was featured on FOX 10 Phoenix. Click the link to watch the full video.

While delivering meals through Aster’s Meals on Wheels program, Monitors discovered that some participants were sharing their meals with pets due to food insecurity. In 2020, the Pet Program was introduced to help address this need and has successfully improved the quality of life for these participants and their pets.

Aster’s Senior Centers are spreading holiday cheer with FREE weekly movies starting at 12:30 pm throughout December.

See what movies are coming up in January at the Senior Centers!

Living alone can become more challenging as we age.

Aster offers Meals For You, a service that allows older adults to participate in Meals on Wheels up to five days a week at a low cost. The program provides more than just a meal.

Winter is the perfect time for warm, comforting meals, and few dishes fit the season better than a hearty lentil soup.

The holidays are a time for celebration, but large meals, sweets, and alcohol can challenge your health.

We are excited to share our Fiscal Year 2025 Program Impact Report! This infographic is designed to help you see how Aster is making a difference in our East Valley community.

Sandra, a lifelong independent Mesa resident, found renewed support and connection through Aster’s programs after health challenges left her isolated.

Read the 2025 Holiday Note from our CEO, Deborah Schaus, MSW.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we often find ourselves reflecting on who and what we were most thankful for throughout the year. As any animal lover knows, this list would not be complete if it didn’t include our beloved pets.

Eating plant-forward does not have to be complicated or expensive.

Aster is partnering with the Office of the Arizona Attorney General to offer a free class focused on scam prevention.

Join us for a movie at the Senior Center in November!

The holiday season carries with it a sense of warmth, tradition, and togetherness. As we grow older, the holidays can also bring complex emotions.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers monthly financial aid to help you maintain health and independence. Yet, only about 55% of eligible older adults actually use it.

Aster will have a presence at community expos this fall. We hope to see you there!

Every October, communities across the country recognize Health Literacy Month.

As the weather begins to cool, it also signals the start of Medicare Open Enrollment. For 2026 coverage, Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, 2025.

Looking for a fun afternoon at the movies? Aster’s Senior Centers host FREE weekly movie screenings at 12:30 pm. Join us for classics, comedies, and heartfelt favorites on the big screen with friends.

September is National Senior Center Month, a time to celebrate the vital role senior centers play in helping older adults thrive.

Older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from foodborne bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Learn which foods to avoid, how to read expiration labels, and the four simple steps—clean, separate, cook, and chill—that help keep meals safe and healthy.

At 101 years old, Florentina continues to live independently in Mesa with the support of her daughter, Patty, and Julie, a dedicated volunteer from Aster’s Neighbors Program. Their friendship shows how small acts of kindness create lasting impact for older adults.

Aster Aging was honored to receive a generous grant of $25,000 from Thunderbirds Charities for its Neighbors Program. This support will help over 200 homebound seniors in the East Valley remain independent.